Question 1

where is funding for the domestic violence shelters in the financial war against women?

Accepted Answer

Wrong forum: I feel bad that no one has answer this questions, but this really is not a political site and you're asking a fundamentally political question.  Although domestic violence is an enormous problem with obvious health implications, you might want to go to your congressperson or senator to ask this question of someone who possibly could answer it--and even take action.

Question 2

symptoms of domestic violence in a man?

Accepted Answer

Physical assault: Domestic violence is usually when a man physically assaults another member of his household, generally his spouse or significant other, but may also include a child or elderly person.

Question 3

i need a safe house for domestic violence victims?

Accepted Answer

See below: If you ask any doctor or hospital in your area, they can direct you to the local hotline. They can then help you find a safe house or contact law enforcement. Another option is the national domestic violence hotline (www.Thehotline.Org) at 1-800-799-safe.  Good luck.

Question 4

are there symptoms or clues of domestic violence/abuse?

Accepted Answer

Mental & Physical: Signs of domestic violence can be psychological and physical. Victims exhibit severe anxiety, depression, exaggerated startle response, isolation from friends and families, and verbal domination and/ or humiliation by spouse in public. Victims may have bruises and cuts in various stages of healing, explination of injury does not fit the wound, 50% of injuries are found in head and neck region.

Question 5

how does one overcome domestic violence/abuse?

Accepted Answer

Talk to a : Domestic violence shelter or a mental health professional with experience treating domestic violence.  Counseling is very effective and very important in overcoming the emotional damage that violence/abuse creates.  A person can become a strong, healthy survivor with the right counseling.

Question 6

anyone who overcame the memory of domestic violence or child abuse?

Accepted Answer

?: I never hear about those who survived and developed well. Therapists seldom get to examine healthy survivors.

Question 7

how does domestic violence affect one's physical and emotional health?

Accepted Answer

Not good at all: Chronic stress is not good for your health (http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20046037) and suffers of repeated abuse can develop mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other issues. If you are in an abusive relationship, I urge you to reach out for help. Here's a first step: http://www.thehotline.org/

Question 8

can you tell me are psychiatrist obligated to report domestic violence?

Accepted Answer

Domestic Violence : Often, reporting domestic violence by most mental health professionals in many states e.g., california, is not usually required, unless it places a child in danger.  In the latter case, child protective services must be notified.  The overwhelming issue here is that any domestic violence victim/survivor should seek the help of a professional trained to assist the client to create a safety plan.

Question 9

is child abuse a causative factor for domestic violence? what are your thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Cause or result: Family violence is a multi-generational process.Kids who experience/witness it at home from people they otherwise love, will grow up to continue the pattern.Often kids are the victims of family violence/abuse because they aren't skilled enough to realize when they are in danger or agile enough to get out of the way. The process is a merry go round of recurring dysfunction & all loose in the process.

Question 10

do mental health facilities hire people who have history of domestic violence or child abuse?

Accepted Answer

Background Check: Usually, facilities (hospitals, nursing homes) run a background check on potential employees.

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